Traditional Melanesian Fishing Spear Head – Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
A rare multi-pronged fishing spear head (leister) from the Bismarck Archipelago, m[...]
Antique Kanak bracelet, from a village chief, made of shell cône (Conus leopardus) and braided fruit bat hair (large bat).* New Caledonia, late 19th, early 20th *Length of the braids: 4 braids of 2 me[...]
Crow Tomahawk – Northern Great Plains (United States), 19th century The wrought iron blade features an openwork cutout in the shape of a heart and crescent, typical of the prestige models exchanged wi[...]
SONGYE, Democratic Republic of CongoFetish depicting a character with bent knees, hands with fan-shaped fingers placed on the stomach, face with a vigorous expressionWood, cord, copper, wrought iron a[...]
Rank statue, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu Archipelago Tree fern. 1960s. Although small in size, this work in tree fern, a preferred material in Vanuatu culture, is similar to the large statues made for acce[...]
Wrought iron rod with a rhomboidal lanceolate point enriched with a sort of perimeter "eyelashes". Used as currency at the time.Height: 49 cm Found in the book: (An Ethnographic Study of Traditional M[...]
Kitab Ethiopian amuletVery beautiful piece in leather and parchmentWork late 19th early 20thOromo people, EthiopiaFree and insured shipping in mainland France
Guampa (tereré container) in horn and silver. Plata Arana hallmark, tested with a touchstone Paraguay, late 19th – early 20th centuryPolished natural horn mounted with two silver rings finely chiseled[...]
Wood Provenance Hardt Gallery Literature Himalayan Masks, Roof of the World Gallery Guidebook of Nepalese Mask, Frederic Rond The Middle Hills are a region located between the southern lowlands (Terai[...]
Rare cigar or tobacco case. Birch bark work decorated with colored plant embroidery. Minor embroidery losses to be repaired. Beautiful Native American ethnographic piece from the Wenda (Huron), Hauden[...]
Mwana Pwo type mask of the Tshokwe / Chokwe peopleDR Congo / Zaire" wooden mask People: Tshokwe / Chokwe Country: Angola / DR Congo Length = 28cm Very good condition
Bronze Teke statue of a slave DR Congo Brazzaville 19th century African Tribal Art People: Teke Country of origin: DR Congo/ Republic of Congo Length: 14cm 19th century Perfect condition Beautiful pat[...]
Dogon statue, Mali, wood, 34 cm, former private collection (Andorra), former D. Boudre collection (Toulouse). Dogon statue commonly Bombou Toro (geographic area) with a characteristic style with arms [...]
Authenntic balangandã (also spelled balangandan), a traditional Afro-Brazilian ceremonial ornament worn by Baianas in Bahia.
This elegant example, dating from the late 19th century, is composed of an[...]
PAIR of BRACELETS called KhalkhelAlgeriaLate 19th century – early 20th centurySolid silverNet weight for both pieces: 790 gramsL.: 9 cm Two heavy open bangles in solid silver with faceted ends. Both a[...]
Wood, pigmentProvenancePrivate collection, SwitzerlandLiteratureThe Mask of China, Yves CREHALETGuanyu, originally a mere mortal, became an iconic figure of war during the tumultuous "Three Kingdoms" [...]
Imposing copper alloy anklet with a wide open ring adorned with six protruding moldings. Grainy and oxidized patina, testifying to the antiquity and ritual use of the piece. These ornaments, sometimes[...]
Polychrome sperm whale tooth scrimshaw engraved with a whaler's sailor holding the American flag, a somewhat naive engraving made by whalers during long hunts for cetaceans. Probably from New Bedford [...]
Wood, fiber, pigmentsProvenancePrivate collection, USALiteraturePende art, L. de SOUSBERGHEThis mask of the Mbuya category, more specifically of the Muyombo type, designed by the Pende ethnic group of[...]
'Katatora' friction oracle from the 'Luba' Shankadi tribe of Congo - Africa - late 19th centuryThe katatora (or kashekesheke) among the Luba was a friction oracle. It was used by diviners (nganga) to [...]
Wood, rope, ritual patina, packets of "magic ingredients"Literature"art of the Yaka and Suku" Arthur P. BOURGEOISThe statues, called Biteki, are used as containers or supports for magical preparations[...]
Very nice original set. Wooden statue covered with metal (guardian) accompanied by its bone box (reliquary) Very good condition Height: 80 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 25 cm Serious packaging and sending wi[...]
WoodProvenanceDr. David MALIK, UKLiteratureArt and Oracle, African art and rituals of divination, The MMOAKakishi is the most common term for this type of rubbing oracles used by the Luba, Katatorais [...]
The ody mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. "There are as many od[...]
Arrow holder/bow rest from the 'Luba Kalundwe/shankadi' tribe - Africa - late 19th century. Franz Saeytydt Colonial Collection (Mons, Belgium, brought back early 20th century). Superb patina, figure w[...]
Two semi-reflex bows – New hebrides, late 19th century. Made from brown hardwood, these semi-circular bows feature an delicate semi-reflex profile and are finished with finely carved tips. These war w[...]
Seat/stool of the 'Luba' tribe of the Congo - Africa - 19th centuryIn a style known with similar examples in the archive of Guy Van Rijn.Provenance:-Salesrooms: Gros & Delettrez, May 28, 1983-Gallery [...]
Orthodox silver hand cross called Yaegg Masqal - Ethiopia, early 20th century or earlier. Chiseled and openwork silver cross. Height 22cm Width 8cm Weight 103gr
Monoxyl war lance made of fire-blackened brown wood. This powerful Kanak weapon features a rare, three-centimeter-wide, leaf-shaped monoxyl point. This point, engraved with horizontal lines across its[...]
Female Ibeji presented nude, standing on a circular pedestal, resting on powerful and disproportionate feet. The arms are detached from the body, the hands resting on the hips, the shoulders straight.[...]
Dan-Guéré. (Ivory Coast) Old dancer mask Oval face with a rounded forehead sculpted with geometric lines joining the mouth and nostrils, Covered with bronze trading nails. Rests on a black lacquered m[...]
Indian Nyishi warrior hornbill hat, 19th/20th century. A fine example of a warrior headdress from the remote tribal regions of northeastern India, woven from rattan strips, which have acquired a beaut[...]
This beautiful war club, whose shape is called "bird's beak" (gö-poropwä-rä-märü), presents the stylized figure of a kagou bird, a species endemic to New Caledonia. The beak, here particularly elongat[...]
Important Wooden Ear Lobe/Earring published 'James T Hooper collection' - Paraguay - 19th centuryRare wooden ear plug, Paraguay Rare wooden ear plug, approximately 6 cm, from Paraguay, bearing an earl[...]
Rare Dogon justice baton with a superb oily patina of use, length 67 cm, end of the 19 e century or beginning of the last century . A very similar model at the Barois Museum => HERE Interesting text [...]
Antique Exceptional Rare Ngulu Knife From The Ngombe Doko Ngbaka Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1900Tribe: Ngombe / Doko / NgbakaCountry: DR CongoLength: 58 cmLate 19th century / 1900Very good condition
Old wooden dish with a beautiful patina of use collected in Passam area in Papua New Guinea. This type of dish, now replaced by enamel bowls, was used as a culinary dish, particularly during food shar[...]
19th-Century Kanak War Club (Kana)
Origin: New Caledonia (Kanak People, Melanesia)
Date: 19th century
Material: Hardwood (likely Casuarina or Ironwood)
Dimensions: Length 75 cm × Width 32.5 cm
Co[...]
This female terracotta statuette from the Djenné culture is presented kneeling, hands resting on her thighs. The stylized, slightly turned face expresses a certain interiority. She wears a sculpted pe[...]
An exceptional 19th-century Aboriginal hardwood club from Queensland, Australia. Stone-carved with subtle geometric designs, it features an elegant curved shape and a rich, glossy patina. Length: 76 c[...]
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Elias Bonine set up as a professional photographer in California in 1876. Traveling throughout the state, he specialized in photographing Native American tribes, using[...]
Pair of MENUKIJapanEdo period (1603-1868)Copper, silver, goldLength: 5.3 cm; L.: 8 mmPair of menuki representing foliage and flowers in copper enhanced with gold and silver.Reference : 5950 Text and p[...]
Mexican knife from the late 19th century. Black and brown horn handle, with bronze guard and pommel. The pommel is finely carved in the shape of a condor's head, a symbol of strength and freedom. Acco[...]
Antique and very rare knife / short sword from the Baule Baoule tribe Ivory Coast African tribal art 19th century People: Baoule (Baule) Country: Ivory Coast Period: 19th century Length: 47cm Perfect [...]
The ody mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. "There are as many od[...]
The Ody Mohara is a magical object originating from western Madagascar. Created by an ombiasy diviner-healer during a religious ritual, its main function is to protect its owner. This example is made [...]
This is a remarkable stone-headed war club, nicknamed a "skull cracker," dating from the 19th century, from the Lakota Sioux. The club is 40 cm long and has a broad, 13 cm stone head wrapped in thick [...]
Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe Knife - Dr Congo Uélé Region - 19th African - On its base Tribal Art - Congo - AfricanMeasurements: 6cmx4.5cm H:31cmMetal - wood - leather
Superb and rare old Moroccan KOUMMYA dagger / Museum piece Amazigh people Period: 19th century SILVER scabbard Length with scabbard: 40.5 cm Beautiful brown / blond horn handle Silver scabbard chisele[...]
Panoply4 Very old and exceptional Fang short swords of the Ntsakh Ou Fa typePeople: FangGabon - Cameroon - Equatorial GuineaPeriod: Early 19th CenturyLength: the 2 short swords: 58 cm and 52 cmThe 2 s[...]
Antique, rare and impressive knife from the Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele RegionTribe: Mangbetu / Meje / Momvu / Zande?Era: late 19th Century Length: 23.5 cmVery good condition / used
Old pestles – Polynesia Probable origin: Marquesas and Hawaii Old inventory number in red paint Beautiful old patina, chips and losses From left to right: €300 / €400 / €550
African metal spearhead, remains of wood in the tip. This spearhead has an elegant shape, these objects were not only used as weapons, they were also currencies. Beautiful patina on metal.
Collected in 1897, Kanak Phallic Club - Oceania, New Caledonia Long club (91cm) with a phallus-shaped head and handle characteristic of the clubs of the Kanak people. Beautiful patina of time and use.[...]
The Gau pendant, also written as Ghau or Gao, is a traditional Tibetan jewelry. It has deep spiritual and cultural significance in Tibetan culture and is often worn as a protective amulet or lucky cha[...]
This ancient wooden chair with a sloping back appears to have been inspired by European models of arm chairs from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is richly decorated with upholstery nails, cabochons, [...]
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